A sweater or knitwear is the most popular clothing item, especially for the winter season. But now a day this clothing item has become a favorite one due to its total weight variation. We can find a sweater from lightweight to heavyweight with different patterns and designs. A sweater, typically known as a jumper, is […]
An Overview of Sizing, De-sizing, Scouring, Bleaching and Mercerizing
We know textile is a vast sector; it is not confined within a specific limit because it has limitless end-used items. Textile mainly deals fibres – maybe these are natural or synthetic. Whatever may be the fibres, it is well known, to all apart from its fibre stage to finishing stage (end-use stage), it involves […]
What is Fabric Pilling? Factors Responsible for Pilling
Definition of Pilling Pilling is a fabric surface fault characterized by little ‘pills’ of entangled fibre clinging to the cloth surface and giving the garment an unsightly appearance. It is bunches or balls of tangled fibres which are held to the surface of a fabric by one or more fibres. The pills are formed during […]
One-Bath Two-Stages Dyeing of PC Blend With Disperse-Reactive Dye
Usually, this method is used for dyeing of knit fabric and yarn in winch, Jet, beam or package dyeing machine. In this method, the polyester part is dyed first with disperse dyes and then dye the cotton part with bi-multi-functional type reactive dyes in the 2nd stage. Typical Recipe for Polyester Part Dispersing agent = […]
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Continuous Dyeing Method [Thermosol]
Working Procedure of Continuous Dyeing Process Continuous dyeing is the most popular method of dyeing woven fabrics. The characteristics of this dyeing method are the numerous rollers which grey fabrics go in and come out dyed. When there is a large volume of goods, it is usually better to process them continuously without the inconvenience […]
Printing on Denim Fabric
Printing on denim is an issue we should be careful about, otherwise, you may have a latent problem that you are unaware of until it is too late. Denim is made from “Bean dye” with the warp threads heavily covered by starch mixed with indigo or sulphur dye. If you want to print on it […]
Consumption Calculation of Basic Long Sleeve Shirt for Woven Items
In the garment trade, consumption means quantity of raw materials with a view to determine the price of a garment. We can calculate the consumption of basic long sleeve shirt in two ways: First System Length X Width Formula = …………………………………………….. Fabric width X Fabric Unit Collar Length = 16” + 3.25” + […]
Top 5 Batik Printing Methods
Batik is a traditional textile art form that originated in Indonesia. Unusual color effect can be produced employing various batik styles. It involves using wax and dyes to create intricate patterns on fabric. There are several methods of batik printing, each with its unique characteristics. Here are some common batik printing methods: Tie-Dye Batik (Ikatan […]
Block Printing Method: An Overview
Similarly to the art of screen printing, block printing originated in the Far East. India and China are the probable birthplace of block printing as, according to historians, their people used hand carved wood blocks for the production of ornaments on textiles. The principle of this method remains the same; the blocks are made by […]
Flat-Screen Printing Method (Carpet)
Penetration into the pile is important in carpet printing and there are two principles upon which flat bed machines have been constructed. The BDA machine, which is no longer widely used, employed an ingenious arrangement in which the reservoir of dye was trapped between the blades of a double squeegee passing over the screen, penetration […]